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Tom Porcelli, Chief U.S. Economist for RBC Capital Markets, talks about Wednesday's ISM manufacturing report, the growth of wages in the U.S. and Friday's U.S. monthly jobs report. He talks to Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Street Smart."

Mortgage Bankers Association David Stevens discusses the state of the housing market and supply inventory driving up home prices. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Mark Crumpton on “Bottom Line.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Richard Nephew of Columbia University discusses how U.S. negotiators might try to roll back sanctions against Iran during talks over the country's nuclear program. He talks to Bloomberg's Alix Steel on Street Smart.

Colombian Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas talks about conditions under which the central bank would sell U.S. dollars, the potential impact of an interest-rate increase by the Federal Reserve on Colombia's economy and the outlook for a sale of additional Colombian bonds. Cardenas speaks with Arran Scott in Tokyo on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." Mark Crumpton also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Author and Television Personality Tim Gunn discusses his new book, "The Natty Professor: A Masterclass on Mentoring, Motivating and Making It Work!, and the fashion industry with Pimm Fox on “Taking Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Switzerland’s Dufry AG plans to acquire Italian rival World Duty Free SpA for 2.6 billion euros ($2.8 billion), forming an industry-leading business that will control almost a quarter of the airport retail market. Bloomberg’s Betty Liu reports on “Big Number” on “In The Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The slowdown in China has hurt earnings at Prada. The luxury brand posted a 28% fall in profit last year as fewer Chinese shoppers splurged. Bloomberg’s Yvonne Man reports on “First Up.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Comcast has announced a $4 billion investment in a new company formed with Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis to focus on investing in and operating growth-oriented companies. Bloomberg’s Tom Keene and Brandan Greeley report on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)